Sunday, December 30, 2012

2012 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog.



Here's an excerpt:
600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 9,100 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 15 years to get that many views.

Click here to see the complete report.

Saturday, December 15, 2012

Black History Series | Daniel Hale Williams

Daniel Hale Williams (January 18, 1858[1] – August 4, 1931) was an American surgeon. He was the first African-American cardiologist, and performed one of the first successful open-heart surgeries in the United States.[2] He also founded Provident Hospital, the first non-segregated hospital in the United States.

Read more below...

Daniel Hale Williams - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Friday, November 30, 2012

My Fifth Submissive

This true-life story chronicles my experience meeting one of my submissives who needed to find the part of himself that was missing.  Happiness.  My fifth submissive.

 

Taken from my new sub's blog called "Becoming Black Sovereign's Slave". 

As per my Master's direct orders, I'm posting a blog that details my journey to becoming his owned property and slave. This is the approved installment:

My first correspondence with my Master, Black Sovereign, was on May 16th of 2012. At the time I was an unclaimed slave and new to BMR. Like most white subs on the site, I began reaching out and networking with several of the Black Masters here. All were gracious in welcoming me to BMR and a few immediately established regular contact with me, one of them being Black Sovereign.  From our very first exchange, I felt there was something different about him. There was a calm authority to his emails, a certain “knowing” in the way he communicated with me, and something soothing but simultaneously intimidating about his tone.  The more I chatted with him, the more I wanted to chat with him. And I found myself eagerly looking forward to his next email or simple “hello” via IM.

Since I was scheduled to visit Denver (his home city) on business for a few days in June, and having been intrigued by Black Sovereign’s blog entries on BMR as well as on his own site, I decided to write and inquire about the possibility of serving him during my trip. He very generously permitted me to contact him once I arrived in town, which I promptly did. Black Sovereign designated specific nights and times when he would be available for me to kneel before him. Unfortunately, work demands prevented me from meeting with him. And although Black Sovereign was more than understanding of my situation, I left Denver sorely disappointed that I missed the opportunity to serve and with a deep sense of somehow having failed him.

Little did I know that this missed opportunity was my first step toward becoming Black Sovereign’s slave…

Black Sovereign and I continued communicating almost daily. He asked how I came to recognize Black Superiority and instructed me to detail my experiences with Black Superiors up until now.  I told him everything he wanted to know in as much detail as he required. Not only because I tend to be very forthright in general, but also because I recognized the importance of absolute transparency when communicating with a Black Master.

For me, enslavement was not merely a fantasy or a way of getting off sexually. I wasn’t on BMR to simply find “black cock”. My goal was eventually to become the owned property of a true Black Superior and everything that entailed. In my mind, it was my duty and obligation to be as open and honest as possible at ALL times with Black Sovereign. He wanted a complete list of any other Masters I was in communication with, at the time. He also wanted to know which of these Masters I was currently either in regular (daily) contact with or being trained by. There was only one – Master W. He was the first Black Superior to contact me on BMR and establish a connection with me. As it turned out, Master W and Black Sovereign already had their own communication in place and I was soon being “trained” by both of them jointly.

So I went from searching for one Master to being officially trained by two. It was more than I could have hoped for. And I quickly realized it was also more than I could handle…

You’d think that for a white slave serving two Black Masters would be a dream come true. And for a while, it was. But the fantasy of serving quickly gave way to the reality of it. Both Master W and Black Sovereign are true Black Superiors. They each have years of experience training and owning white slaves.

But each one also has his own methods, preferences, and expectations. Master W would chat/cam with me almost every day during the week, usually in the early morning or sometime before noon. Since I work from home and have a certain amount of privacy during work hours, he’d have me strip for him, show my cock, balls, and ass to him. I was never allowed to cum without Master W’s express permission, so he always wanted to check my balls to make certain they were swollen and full, not hanging low and drained. Sometimes he’d order me to edge while he watched, keeping myself on the verge of orgasm indefinitely until he told me to stop. At other times, he’d have me smack my cum-filled balls repeatedly. He’d also have me tie my cock and balls tightly each day and forbid me to wear underwear so that my bound and sensitive cock-head was always rubbing against my jeans or shorts as I walked (a constant reminder of my servitude and an equally constant frustration).

Once, as punishment, I was forbidden to cum for over three months. It was during this time that my training under Black Sovereign began.

Due to his own schedule, Black Sovereign and I chatted in the evenings. The tone of our conversations was noticeably different from those I had with Master W. While both were (and are) clearly men in control who know how to treat and guide a white slave, Black Sovereign had (and has) a calm about him that is hard to describe. Maybe it was due to my familiarity with his blog writings and involvement with BMR, but I immediately had a sense that I’d known Black Sovereign forever. I trusted him completely without hesitation. And I was open and honest with him about all aspects of my vanilla life and my experiences in submission.

Black Sovereign decided to keep me locked in chastity on a daily basis as a sign of my servitude to both him and Master W. This placed me in a constant state of bondage and rendered all control of my cock and balls to my Masters. For me, this was simultaneous bliss and torture. Like most submissives, I have a love-hate relationship with bondage of any kind. While I love the feeling of being helplessly bound and gagged, I always want out in the worst possible way. Once set free, I instantly long to be back in bondage again. Having a naturally high libido, chastity is at times almost unbearable for me. The sensation of being tightly confined is extremely erotic but being in an almost pervasive state of semi-arousal, accompanied by my body’s frequent attempts at forcing an erection, is pure torture. This new chastity schedule made my months of orgasm denial even more intense and nearly unbearable; and though I've eventually adapted to the sensation over time, the frustration of never getting erect or only occasionally having an orgasm can be overwhelming and daunting. But I endure this willingly for my Master. And I do it with pride and a deep sense of accomplishment because I know that I’m pleasing him. And that’s what matters most.

As my training progressed, it became more and more difficult to meet both Master W’s and Black Sovereign’s expectations in addition to the demands of my career and personal life. I wanted to please them both equally, to show my gratitude for their having chosen me to train and to potentially enslave. But I started to feel as if I was being pulled in two directions. My focus began to slip and I made more mistakes more frequently. Master W’s patience with me wore thin. He expressed increasing disappointment with me. His praise of “good boy”, something I’d come to rely on and cherish, was rarely ever given anymore. I became irritable and highly emotional. The sense of joy I’d had at finding not one Master but two was soon replaced by a deep sense of failure and worthlessness. Serving two Masters was becoming virtually impossible. That was now evident. What was also evident was that I would soon have to choose servitude to only ONE Master. And that was a choice I dreaded making…

Serving two Masters proved to be much more challenging (and stressful) than I ever imagined. Though Master W and Black Sovereign were training me jointly, I felt as if I was being pulled in two different directions. Worse yet, I felt as if I was failing miserably at pleasing either of my Superiors, particularly Master W. I was torn. Did I continue trying my best to make both Masters happy or commit to serving only one of them? My impending decision began to weigh very heavily on me. And for a short while, I thought it might be best not to serve either Master. In fact, I actually drafted an email saying as much. But I never sent it. Something inside told me not to. I’d made it this far and my desire to be a white slave to a true Black Superior was much too strong. Then I meditated on my situation. I thought long and hard about it. Played back the past few months over and over again in my mind.  And a realization came to me.

Shortly after starting communication with Black Sovereign, he announced that he was claiming me as his sub and potential slave. He explained that I wasn't  “officially” claimed yet. That would come later in person if I proved myself worthy. But he was claiming me online as a sign of his genuine interest in my slave potential. And this claim meant that I couldn't submit to or serve any other Black Superiors unless first approved by him. Master W held in place the same rule, but he had never moved to claim me. I was training under him without any indication that I would actually be his property some day (though he did mention possibly having me serve him in his home on occasion). With Black Sovereign, I knew my prospects. Since he’d already made a preliminary claim on me, I knew there was a chance of being more than just an online slave. But, most importantly, I knew how Black Sovereign made me feel: safe, secure, and of value to him. My connection with him felt natural and right, as if we’d always known each other.  As if I’d somehow always been his slave. And I knew that he was the Master I was meant to serve.

It was difficult notifying Master W of my decision. But afterward, I felt even more confident in my choice to continue my training under Black Sovereign. And when he announced his visit to LA in October, and told me that he wanted me to kneel before him in person, the possibility of officially being claimed as his slave suddenly seemed much more real to me. I could barely contain my excitement at meeting my Master for the first time. But that meeting was still a few months away. And I had a lot to do to get ready for his visit…

In addition to keeping me locked in daily chastity, Black Sovereign regimented me to a strict workout schedule, which was implemented as part of my training under both him and Master W. I have a naturally beefy, muscular build, but a neck/back injury a few years ago left me much more sedentary than usual. I’d put on some extra weight and lost most of my definition. Black Sovereign explained the importance of a slave looking his absolute best for his Master and, seeing my physical potential (and shades of my former physical condition), he pushed me toward that goal. I worked out hard. Six days a week. Black Sovereign’s praise and approval were my sole motivation. At his command, I sent regular progress pics to keep my Master updated on my improvement – and to learn which areas he felt needed more focus. He cast aside my initial goal of losing weight in favor of building muscle. And as my body began to change and improve, so did my self-confidence, along with my excitement at meeting my Master and undergoing his inspection.

In preparation for Black Sovereign’s arrival, I secured him a room at one of the nicest hotels in the area. Not only did I want him to be comfortable, but I also wanted the accommodations to reflect my gratitude for his deeming me worthy of consideration. I knew part of the reason for his visit was to inspect his potential property and decide whether or not he wanted to claim me as his slave.

The weeks seemed to drag on. But finally, it was the Friday before his arrival. Which meant that Sunday night I’d be kneeling before Black Sovereign in person. My excitement was overwhelming. I had to do everything in my power to distract myself and keep busy with other responsibilities. When I received his text notifying me that he’d arrived at the hotel and was “very pleased” with my choice, I couldn't stop smiling for the rest of the day. After months of training and dedication, the moment was finally here. I’d been convinced that when I missed the opportunity to serve Black Sovereign in Denver I’d most likely never get another one. Now that I had that second opportunity, I wasn’t going to let anything keep me from it.

Sunday night I arrived at Black Sovereign’s room precisely on time and as instructed. Under my jeans, my cock and balls were confined tightly in steel chastity. As per my Master’s specifications, I wore only a jockstrap to cover my imprisoned cock and leave my ass exposed for his appraisal. To my surprise, when I knocked on the door, one of Black Sovereign’s other slaves answered. I knew he’d be traveling with Black Sovereign but had no idea he’d be in the room when I first met my Master. This threw me off balance a bit, which may have been the intention. I entered and saw Black Sovereign working on his laptop. He gave me a perfunctory glance, told me to enter, then went back to work. I stood patiently waiting for him to finish, trying not to seem too nervous as I did. I was determined to consciously experience very single second of this moment and not have it clouded by anxiety of any kind. I didn’t need to worry. Somehow, just seeing Black Sovereign in the flesh made me feel incredibly calm and safe. I felt “at home”.  And that feeling told me everything I needed to know.

Black Sovereign dismissed his slave so that he and I could be alone. He had me kneel before him. As I kneeled, he instructed me on the protocol of the evening. What would happen and what was expected of me. I responded with a respectful “Yes, SIR” to each question and command. There was a soothing yet forceful tone to his voice. He spoke at a steady pace, with confidence and intent. His presence filled the entire room and I felt humbled by it.

I was instructed to kiss Black Sovereign’s feet and did. He told me this was expected whenever I first entered his presence and before I departed. Then he had me strip down to my jockstrap and stand still for inspection. He grabbed my cock and balls to make certain they were locked in chastity as instructed. A smile crept onto his face. Then he circled me, inspecting my pecs, arms, legs, back, and ass. He gave each ass cheek an approving pat with his hand and said “Nice. It’s gotten much rounder since the last pics you sent me.” He said this with a smile. I smiled in reply.  I was happy he was pleased with my progress. I wanted to look my best for him. He made me feel like I did.

Black Sovereign then stood in front of me, locked his eyes on mine, and simply stared straight into them. He didn’t blink. His focus didn’t waver. He was looking directly into me, making an inner connection, getting inside my mind. I could feel that gaze pierce deeper and deeper, taking hold, gripping me. Then he reached out and took my nipples between the fingers of both his hands. He squeezed them harder and harder until I started to squirm from the pain. “Don’t move,” he said. “Stand perfectly still.” I did as I was told. It wasn’t easy. I have large nips and they’re extremely sensitive. The pain became almost unbearable when he finally released my nipples with a smile. “You did well, slave.” I smiled and thanked him.

Next, Black Sovereign had me remove my jockstrap. He inspected my locked cock and swollen balls. I hadn’t been allowed to cum for six weeks leading up to this moment. I was horny as hell and my dick fought desperately to get hard in its cage.  This made my Master chuckle. “I see what you mean about being frustrated,” he smiled again. This was in reference to occasional emails I had sent describing my rising frustration level at being locked in near-constant chastity. As I’ve detailed on my BMR profile, the device I wear is made of stainless steel and is VERY restrictive. Unlike the more popular plastic chastity devices, the one I’m confined in allows absolutely NO room for my cock to move or grow. I’m seven inches when fully erect. And I’m thick. The chastity cage is only three inches long and narrow. It feels as if I don’t have a dick at all most of the time, only a dull throb between my legs.

Black Sovereign smacked my swollen balls with the palm of his hand, lightly at first then increasingly harder. As with my nips, I wasn’t allowed to flinch or move away from the pain, only endure it for his pleasure.  Then Black Sovereign went to the closet and returned holding a black, leather Riding Crop. He instructed me to push my ass out so as to better feel the sting when he smacked it. I did as instructed, spreading my legs and arching my back slightly. I could feel my balls thrust back and was worried that my Master might see them as another target for his crop. But he didn’t and I’ll admit I was relieved.

After he finished using the crop, Black Sovereign sat in a nearby chair and had me once again kneel before him. He pulled his cock from his pants and placed it in front of my face. It was smooth and thick. He instructed me to take only the tip into my mouth, which I did. Understand that I’m bi but predominantly straight; and sexually I tend toward the Top side of things. I don’t generally fantasize about sucking cock or getting fucked. And my experience level with both is marginal. So having Black Sovereign’s cock in my mouth immediately made me self-conscious and worried that I wouldn’t be able to please him due to my lack of skill. But I put all of my focus on HIM – on his pleasure – on doing what I felt would make HIM feel good. And soon I was deep throating Black Sovereign’s cock down to the balls and massaging it with my throat. I could tell by his occasional moan or sigh that he was pleased. And when he placed his hand firmly against the back of my head, holding my face tight against his body, forcing his cock as far down my throat as it would go – I knew I was doing an adequate enough job.

Each time, Black Sovereign would hold my head for longer and longer stretches of time. I was gagged so completely with his cock that I could barely make a sound; and my nostrils were closed off by being forced tight against the smooth skin of his pelvis. Unable to make a sound, I struggled to breathe in silence. And only when my struggles became clearly desperate did Black Sovereign allow me to take a breath before forcing his cock back down my throat and smothering me again. This taught me quickly that I relied entirely on Black Sovereign for the very air I breathe. And it humbled me completely. Not only was I amazed at what a cocksucker I’d so easily become for him, but also at how much I truly felt like a slave. HIS slave.

Black Sovereign pulled his cock from my throat and told me to stand. He gently caressed my ass cheeks with his hand, comforting me, lulling me, before suddenly demonstrating his “bare hand” spanking technique. I did my best not to flinch as the pain intensified and my ass went from pale white to pinkish red. “There. That’s a nice color” he said with approval. “Lie face down on the bed.”

I did as I was instructed, the pressure on my imprisoned cock becoming more unbearable with the weight of my body against it. Black Sovereign spread my legs. I felt something cool and wet against my asshole, followed by Black Sovereign’s fingers moving inside me, massaging me, opening me up. I moaned into the mattress but remained perfectly still, assuming that Black Sovereign’s “no movement” rule applied here as well. Up until this moment, I’d only ever been fucked three times before in my life. The first time was a dreadful experience that put me off the whole notion of having another man’s dick in my ass. The second experience was much more pleasurable, but still nothing to write home about. The third was merely a repeat of the first. Knowing Black Sovereign was about to fuck me stirred up mixed emotions. I wanted to be claimed as his slave. Wanted it more than anything. So part of me was excited that he was actually going to fuck me and make his claim on me official. But the other part of me dreaded the experience based on my past. Yet despite my fears, I relaxed and put my focus solely on Black Sovereign and his pleasure.

I felt him climb on top of me, felt his body weight pin me down. Then the hard tip of his cock was pushed against my asshole and soon was slowly but deliberately sliding into of me, deeper and deeper. I breathed against the pain, again determined to fully experience every single moment of this. Once he was completely inside me, Black Sovereign began to fuck me. Not slowly or gently but with strength and force, ramming my ass as if he owned it, which was exactly the point.  He pinned my arms down and used his knees to spread my thighs even wider apart. I couldn’t move. All I could do was lie there and take it. I moaned impulsively and Black Sovereign put his hand over my mouth, pulling my head back toward him, gagging me as he continued to thrust into my ass harder and harder. Then he repositioned me onto my side and pushed my right leg up toward my chest. This allowed him to enter me from a different angle and fuck me even deeper and more fully. The sensation was much more intense in the position. Each thrust filled me but also broke down my defenses. I began to cry. I didn’t want to – in fact I fought against it – but still the tears came. “Slave, look at me!” commanded Black Sovereign. I did as I was told, looking over my shoulder as he continued to fuck me despite the tears. His eyes locked on mine. “Breathe. You’re doing fine – just breathe.” “Yes, SIR” I whimpered. But the emotion couldn’t be contained. It broke out of me in a flood. And as I wept, and apologized repeatedly for weeping, Black Sovereign continued to fuck me until he was satisfied and his own pleasure was achieved.

After he was satisfied, Black Sovereign took me in his arms and held me. He pulled my head close against his chest and gently kissed me on the forehead. A new wave of emotion erupted in me and my Master held me in his arms until it had passed. We discussed what had just happened and I expressed my disappointment in not being able to endure being fucked without breaking. Black Sovereign explained that my emotions were natural. They represented a release – a letting go – and an acceptance of my complete and utter submission to him as my Master. I told him I wanted to try it again. He seemed surprised but pleased. “Are you sure?” he asked with genuine concern. I told him that I was. I wanted the experience to be solely about his pleasure unclouded or interrupted by my emotions. It was important to me that I be able to receive him completely and without hesitation or any focus on my own pain or pleasure.

Black Sovereign released me from his arms and had me lie face down on the bed again. I felt his fingers inside me as he applied more lube to my now tender asshole. And when he entered me again, and fucked me just as strongly and aggressively as he had the first time, I kept ALL of my focus on pleasing him and took every thrust without shedding a single tear. I took this second fucking like the slave that I am. Like the slave Black Sovereign knew I could be when he took me under consideration all those months before. Like the slave he taught me to be and continues teaching me to be. His slave. Black Sovereign’s slave.

After claiming me officially, Black Sovereign asked me what I was thinking. I told him “nothing”. And this was true. There was no conceivable way on earth that I could rationally process what had just happened. The physical, psychological, and emotional impact of his “claim” on me left me stunned and speechless. I needed time to reflect and process the experience. My Master understood this. He knew exactly where I was internally. He dismissed me and told me he’d see me the next day. He also told me to be prepared to share my thoughts since he was giving me time to meditate on my claiming.

The next day, I met with Black Sovereign. I knew I was supposed to kiss his feet upon kneeling before him, but he was working and his shoes were still on. I was uncertain what to do. Interrupt his work? Kiss his shoes when I’d kissed his bare feet the night before? When he faced me, he asked: “What did I tell you last night? What was the first thing you were supposed to do?” And I knew in that moment that I’d made a mistake. I should have kissed his feet immediately, regardless of whether or not he was working or had on his shoes. I kissed his feet at once then apologized and explained my flawed thinking. He accepted my apology but said that next time he wouldn’t be as understanding. Then we discussed the previous night’s experience. I told him how being claimed had made me feel vulnerable in a way I never had before, not just physically but emotionally; and how being fucked by him was one of the single most intense and amazing experiences of my life.

One of the many incredible things about Black Sovereign is that he almost always knows what you’re about to say before you say it. He has a “knowing” about him. Most of my “revelations” about being Alpha in my daily/vanilla life and needing to sacrifice total control to a dominant Superior were already commonplace knowledge to him. My Master knew me better than I knew myself when it came to my deep-rooted desire to submit and serve. Most of my life I’ve been the “rock” for family and friends. What I realized most was that in submitting completely to Black Sovereign as his slave, HE became my rock. My foundation. My strength. It was a liberating realization. My Master only ever wants what is best for me and for me to be my best possible self, not just as his slave but also as a person. By striving constantly to please him, I’m constantly improving myself: physically, psychologically, and emotionally. When Black Sovereign “entered” me so forcefully during my claiming, it was more than just “getting fucked”. He entered me on all levels, became a part of me, a force inside me.

Words can’t express the depth of my gratitude for the transformation Black Sovereign has brought about in me. I’m a better person for being his slave. It’s a gift he gives me every day through his guidance and wisdom. In return, I honor his gift by striving my best to do the one and only thing he requires from me: make him happy. Because his happiness is my happiness.

And that's just how it should be.

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

True Freedom

Many of you, who identify with being submissive, are just beginning on your journey or on the verge of discovering that journey.

Everyone knows who they are deep inside.

Whether you discover who you are early or later in life, once you find yourself... do not let anything get in the way of finding your place. Whether that is at the feet of a Dominant/Master as his slave, boi, servant, bitch, whore, sissy, or alpha.

Any role you end up taking will only be second to knowing you are exactly where you need to be.  True freedom is knowing who you are and embracing it... completely.

Monday, November 19, 2012

The Twist Party

GayTube Presents The Twist Party.

I never thought an x-rated animation could ever give me a hard on.  This one was off the charts HOT!  I need to contact the producer, Animan to see about doing a Lifestyle-themed custom video.

Sunday, November 11, 2012

BSN | Facebook

Formerly known as Alternative Lifestyle Basics in 2011,  this new Facebook page was initially meant as an informational community for people on the service who identified with the M/s or D/s culture.  I created this page to build connections as well as to provide a place of discovery for countless others who are seeking a haven to express themselves.  Facebook users can LIKE the page in order to stay updated on all postings made from my personal site.

[infopane color="6" icon="0182.png"]facebookFacebook is an online social networking service. Its name stems from the colloquial name for the book given to students at the start of the academic year by some American university administrations to help students get to know each other. Facebook was founded in February 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University students Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes. The website's membership was initially limited by the founders to Harvard students, but was expanded to other colleges in the Boston area, the Ivy League, and Stanford University. It gradually added support for students at various other universities before opening to high school students, and eventually to anyone aged 13 and over. Facebook now allows any users who declare themselves to be at least 13 years old to become registered users of the site.[/infopane]


[biginfopane textcolor="#ffffff" title="The Black Sovereign Network" href="http://www.facebook.com/LifestyleBasics" button_title="Black Sovereign Network on Facebook" full_width="true"]Formerly known as Alternative Lifestyle Basics, this page was created to reach out to members of the Facebook community. Following this page will gain access to my postings via Facebook.[/biginfopane]

Thursday, November 8, 2012

Obama Tears Up While Addressing Campaign Staff

Who says showing emotion is a sign of weakness? Here's the most powerful man in the free world showing us the depth of his humanity when focusing on not his future as President but of his campaign personnel whom he cares for deeply. The sign of a great man is one who puts his own personal convictions aside in favor of wanting others to succeed in their own lives.

Obama Tears Up While Addressing Campaign Staff

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

2012 Election Results

2012 Presidential Election

Barack Obama (D)
303 Electoral Votes
60,652,149 Popular Votes

Mitt Romney (R)
206 Electoral Votes
57,810,390 Popular Votes

America has spoken. This country wants to move FORWARD.

2012 Election Results Map by State - Live Voting Updates - POLITICO.com.

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Black History Series | The Tuskegee Airmen

They were young, gifted and black but the US Army refused them key positions. That is until intense pressure from activist groups pushed President Franklin D. Roosevelt to initiate an African-American fighter pilot training program in Tuskegee, Alabama.


Top secret and fiercely opposed by top military brass, the African-American pilots, dubbed the Red Tails, were forced to fly second-rate planes far from the action.


But in June 1944, they leapt to the front lines of World War II. Suddenly they were given Mustang P-51 fighter planes and charged to protect Allied bombers on a mission to destroy Nazi Germany. Now fighting two wars – one in the skies against the Nazis and the other against racism back at home in the US – the Red Tails were determined to prove to the world that they had the right stuff.


Ordered to adopt life-threatening tactics to knock out German radar stations and go head-to-head with the enemies' technologically advanced fighter jets, the Red Tails never caved in. This programme documents how their success helped secure the Nazi’s defeat and changed the course of American history.

Feel free to continue your education by searching online for more information.

 

Courtesy of Channel 5:  http://www.channel5.com/shows/heroes-of-the-skies/episodes/the-tuskegee-airmen

If you are interested in Black History and wish to contribute a website (that you found interesting) that showcases Black achievements and history, send your suggestion or link by emailing me (click CONNECT) 

Thursday, October 18, 2012

How to have a successful Long Distance relationship

Finding someone local is always preferred... but unless you live in a city with a large multi-ethnic population, you are less likely to find what you are looking for locally.  I'm not saying it doesn't happen but you have to get creative in order to find what you're looking for.

I am a big believer in fate.  People come in and out of our lives all the time.  The smart ones will grab an opportunity when it presents itself.  When you have a connection with someone, nurture it.  Do not let distance be a factor.  Yes, we all want someone whom we can see on a regular basis in the flesh and if you have that then great!  But, compatibility knows no geographic boundaries.  And who's to say that living together won't happen in the future?

I have made the mistake of letting opportunities pass me by because of the distance issue.  I have always regretted it later after realizing that deciding it wouldn't work out was a bit premature.

The great thing about meeting someone who lives far away is that relocation can be the obvious solution.  But until that happens, how do you maintain a LD relationship?  Here's what has worked for me....

1.  Communicate DAILY... nothing kills a budding relationship faster than the inability to stay in touch.  This is critical as a local person can just show up at your home.  Long distance only has the technological means (such as phone, instant messengers, email and videoconferencing services like Skype, Google Hangout, Yahoo & Windows Live Messenger, ooVoo/Facebook, etc) of getting a hold of you.... so use them!

2.  Make plans to visit them in person... whether you visit them or they you.  Check for good travel deals on a weekend getaway to see your LD interest.  This does not have to be done right away until you can afford to make the trip.  Otherwise, save up and plan to visit in about 2 months or more (whatever is agreed upon), if financially possible and schedules allow.

3.  Decide whether or not sexual relations outside of the budding LD relationship can exist or not.  Personally, if you are not there to take care of needs then until that happens.... I'll let you finish that thought.  :)

4.  If you are thinking of relocating, check for employment opportunities when you go visit or online.  Also, create a budget for the relocation.  If you own a home, then you have to make the decision of whether to sell it or rent it out.  Apartment dwellers simply have to wait until their lease ends (unless sub-letting is allowed).

5.  Wait at least 6 months to see if the LD relationship is worth taking to the next step or relocation.  That's a huge life change and one that requires certainty that the connection you two have is real and worth relocating for.

6.  Determine if monthly visits are enough or if relocation is mutually agreed upon.  Make sure to relay any concerns or anxieties you may have.  It's best to discuss and get them out of the way before you make that leap.

I'm probably leaving some things out but you get the picture.  Remember that a relationship is not pre-programmed... it is comprised of the wants and needs of both individuals.  You are the factor which determines if long distance will work for you or not.

This is not for everybody.  Some just can't relocate under any circumstance or vice versa.  I have a sub who travels for work and serves me on a temp/short term basis when work brings him to my area.  We have chemistry so the arrangement works.  Plus, he's married which is why what we have is all that he can offer.  But he definitely makes up for it when he does have the chance to serve in person.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Real Encounters | Jay

Note:  The photo above was taken at the beach during his visit.  

I am vacationing in Southern California at the end of this month around Halloween and will be accompanied by my personal assistant, Dave and a new long distance sub, by the name of Jay, whom has visited me a couple times since we first met on Memorial Day.  I knew that he was just discovering his submissive side and that meeting me helped him come to terms with it.  Being very shy and "damaged" in a way, I didn't expect much from him.  He was the first applicant for my new Weekend Service program.

Over the last few months, he has consistently stayed in touch with me and has found time to devote a day to serving me whenever he was in the area visiting his family.  In July, I made him aware that I would be taking a week vacation in the Los Angeles area in October.  He stated that he would love to meet me there to serve.  Now, I'm thinking he meant take his vacation during that time as well.... until I received his confirmation email last night.

"Sir:  Although the prices haven't gone down, I did get my money so I can buy my ticket.  I have the following ticket 'on hold'.  It will give me most of Saturday and Sunday, without missing work.  Please let me know if it works for you and I will confirm.  They gave me 24 hours.
 
Depart Anchorage - 10 PM Oct. 26, Arrive at LAX 9:11 AM (Oct. 27th)
Depart LAX - 5:55 PM Oct. 28, Arrive at Anchorage 12:54 AM (October 29th)
 
Thank you, Jay"

I re-read his email just to make sure my eyes were not playing tricks on me.  He is literally flying in on a Saturday morning (an hour before my own flight arrives - after flying out on Friday NIGHT) and leaving on Sunday at 6pm.  When he said the prices had not changed, my curiousity took over and I went to Travelocity to see how much that trip would cost.  I saw a deal (that was ending in 24 hours) for $477.00.  Remember, that he is flying down from Anchorage, Alaska so flights are rare and not cheap.

Part of me wanted to tell him to save his money.  But, then I remembered our last conversation during his visit in September.  He said that he was excited that I was allowing him to share in my vacation and that he wanted to make me happy.  Making me happy is very important to Jay.  I asked him why and he simply said that I deserved it.  He says that I have been very good to him and that he enjoys serving me more than he ever realized.  I know that he has self-esteem issues as well as a very abusive past.  And I also know that I have his loyalty.  But I never imagined anyone spending half a grand to fly out for a day just to be with me and contribute to my vacation.

As a Dominant and Master, I should not be surprised by his actions as he clearly holds me in high esteem but my reality is that most submissives are all words and no action.  Fear has a way of getting in the way of most.  Many more have lost precious opportunities as a result of letting their pride and/or fear get in the way... and I don't give second chances (okay, once... and he still serves me to this day but that was a rare exception).  I simply refocus on the next submissive who wants a chance to prove themselves.  I know I deserve the best.  But when I see a sub's actions actually backed up the words... it does surprise me.  I purposely set the expectation with myself to be disappointed.  It's a defense mechanism that keeps me from putting alot of my time and attention into someone who will just end up failing me in the end anyway.

So when a sub actually follows through and exceeds my expectations.  It does affect me.  It genuinely surprises me, actually.  I sent back a message letting him know that the timeframe was okay and to book the flight.  Jay has been my little pet project, since May, as he is very new to being a submissive but he is a natural at it.  When you look at him, you would never guess he was submissive.

And that's how I like them.  Blank canvases to turn into my own personal masterpieces.

Monday, October 8, 2012

imo messenger

I’m using imo to message my contacts from all my accounts on MSN/Skype, Facebook, Yahoo, Google Talk, AOL and others.

Contact me for my username on all services listed. It just makes sense to have one portal to communicate instead of several. Plus, you can have the same session on your smartphone and PC simultaneously as its all browser-based with no software to download, other than the app for your phone.

[infopane color="6" icon="0182.png"]

imoblog

FEATURES:

* Free high-quality video and voice calls

* Share pictures, text and voice messages with friends

* Create groups with friends, family, roommates and more

* Easily share and explore photos in your groups

* Quickly search your chat history

* Push notifications sent for one week after you close the app

* Simultaneous sessions on different devices

* Support for Facebook Chat, Google Talk, ICQ, AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, Jabber and Steam[/infopane]

[biginfopane textcolor="#ffffff" title="imo messenger" href="https://imo.im/" button_title="Get imo FREE" full_width="true"]imo is web-based so works on ANY browser. Apps for mobile devices can be found for Android, Apple and Blackberry. Have multiple accounts on different services? Access them all in one place with imo![/biginfopane]

Friday, October 5, 2012

Real Change Begins With You

I've used this as my personal trademark quote for years but very few have ever asked me what it means.  President Obama and hopeful, Romney were in Denver Wednesday for the first public presidential debate.  I attended Obama's rally at Sloan Lake the following day.  I have always admired Barack ever since he was a senator for Illinois.  I remember seeing him on Oprah about 10 years ago and even then there were whispers of him being a top candidate for becoming America's first black president.

While many blacks were skeptical, what was interesting was that the most vocal about him running for President were not African Americans.  Not even Hispanics.  It were White Americans who were the most excited.  I sat back and silently observed what was happening.  I have never in my life seen that many whites clamor excitedly around an African American as a positive role model.  Yes, Oprah has a lock on the white female population's respect and love but she is a celebrity.  Obama was something else altogether... hope.

You would listen to him speak and you were ENGAGED.  Everything he says makes sense.  It awakened everyone's faith in possibly having a real candidate for president they can believe will actually DO SOMETHING. When he decided to run for president, it was no surprise.  People around me were excited.  I hadn't seen this much enthusiasm about an election since Bill Clinton but even then he was an unknown until we got a taste of his soulful side and down to earth personality.

I remember every promise he made during his election speeches.  And I've counted off every single one he's tried to accomplish since he was elected.  This man, a black man, is the only President (during my lifetime) who has actually made a conscious effort to fulfill his campaign promises.  Not "moral" promises that mean nothing but promises of substance.  Actions to try and change what got the country where it was before he got elected.  While Republicans can only focus on the deficit, the fear of bigger government, and what unborn children will have to deal with... Obama focuses on the NOW.  What do we need now.  And how to get there.

No one man can solve the country's ills.  Only WE can.  Obama can put the ball in motion but America's citizens and business leaders are the ones who guide that ball to its goal.  No president can offer change without the cooperation of its people.  ALL OF ITS PEOPLE.  The Republicans are a bit narrow minded when it comes to that simple truth.  With Obama, he seeks to include everybody.  I have never seen a Republican who wanted the same thing.  Now, I will admit that I like Romney as he is not as conservative in his ways.  But I still feel that it takes a full term to make any worthwhile changes and that Obama needs to stay leader so that all the positive growth we've seen can see us through the mess Republican policies put us in to begin with.

America has a short term memory... and it's chronic.

Real change happens when you make a conscious effort to actually DO IT.  American's can be viewed as lazy.  But they are not.  I have seen what American's can do when there is a crisis.  I helped during Katrina along side other Americans and foreigners who cut their vacations short to help out.  The human spirit is reliable and I find comfort in knowing that you can't judge a whole people by the actions of a few.  That's like throwing out an entire barrel of freshly picked apples just because you found one or two rotten ones.

I apply that same mentality to submissives.  When I say "real change begins with you", I mean that you have the power to affect change in your own life to accomplish your goals.  Whether that is getting a better job, finding your soul mate, or finding a Master.  Nothing comes to you as if by magic.  You have to put in work.  And if you are not willing to work for what you want then you get 100% of nothing in return.

Anything worthwhile in life requires an investment of time.  Masters and Dominants invest their personal time to the development and nurturing of a submissive.  The submissive in turn is expected to put in work to align themselves as possible candidates for the ultimate goal of attaining a lasting and beneficial relationship with their chosen Dominant.  Just like my "black sovereign" emblem above represents, two opposites in harmony with one another with the dominant side (the face of a black man dominating its opposite) always the driving force that keeps the dynamic going strong.

My advice to submissives who have not been successful in finding what they seek is to truly understand what it is that you want first.  Know it,  believe in it.  And if you are not there yet, then work on it until you do.  Dominants want you to be ready now.  And it's disrespectful to come at us any other way.  Know you role.. know who you are and what it is you truly desire.  A Master can help you discover this but make the effort worth it.  Be able to offer something to make your journey worthwhile... whether it is your direct service, professional skills (offered pro-bono), or payment for time spent.  Always remember who's serving whom at all times.

REAL change begins with YOU...

So where do you start?  First, what is it that you truly want that will make you happy?  Answer that question and you're on your way.  Not sure what will make you happy... then Houston, you have a problem.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Gaining My Trust

Trust is huge with me.  It is the most important component of any relationship.  Without it, you have nothing to build upon.  If you approach me about service, I expect you to be a man of your word.  Follow through with what you tell me.  If I can't trust what you're saying to me then I don't see how you'll ever be able to please me.  Just mean what you say or don't say it at all.  If you learn anything from me, of importance... learn that.

 




The Importance of Gaining Initial Trust

(excerpt from a BSU mentorship session)

Initial trust formation is important because it is pervasive. Almost every relationship begins with an initial phase. The initial phase can be characterized by uncertainty and doubt, in which both parties feel around for the right level of trust to accord the other.

Initial trust is also important because many critical transactions are done in the initial phase of getting to know one another. These include brief introductions (first contact online or at public venue), communication of expectations, sexual and domestic activities of various kinds , chance hookups and temporary tasks or jobs (assigned to you - which are almost always to be considered "tests").

During this phase, both parties may extend or withdraw cooperation, and may do so willingly or unwillingly, with either confident and secure feelings or with tension, doubt and skepticism. In any case, the level of trust may impact their effectiveness, making it easy or difficult to accomplish the parties’ interdependent roles. Initial trust is therefore key to what the parties in the relationship can accomplish together.

Initial trust has further import because it excavates a cognitive/affective channel that often has lasting implications for the future mental model of the relationship.

Saturday, September 15, 2012

The Importance of Never Saying NO

More times than not, most submissives will encounter a situation where they will struggle with the dilemma of whether to comply with an order from a dominant or decline compliance based on fear, a personal limitation or misconception.

It is every submissives right to protect themselves from harm but is it worth the risk of damaging the trust you've built with your dominant?  Or worse yet, seen as "useless" in his eyes which prompts him to seek out another submissive who will comply with what he wants?

I think you know the answer to that.

What's important in this Lifestyle is being able to find a balance.  Depending on how attached you are emotionally to your Dominant will make the importance of never saying "no" that much more significant.

I teach my submissives to offer alternatives if they feel uncomfortable indulging in a request or activity.  For example, I may want to put my sub in a hood for a sensory deprivation scene but he is claustrophobic; now while I teach my subs to bring things like that to my attention early, some things may not be at the forefront of their mind until a situation brings it front and center.

Instead of saying "Sorry, Sir I can't do that"... I would rather hear "Sir, as much as I want to please you, I don't want to disappoint you with my behavior if you put me in that hood.  I am very claustrophobic and while I would do it for your pleasure because that's what you want... I would love to start with a blindfold, if that is okay with you?  That way I can work on overcoming that fear... for you, my Master."

Do you see the difference?

Instead of flat out saying "No"... you are showing that you want to comply and willingly offering an alternative in order to please your Dominant and ensure that you perform to his expectations.  Disappointing a Dominant is something every submissive who values their connection should avoid at all costs.  But, any situation can be negotiable with the proper word choice.

Just make sure you are being upfront and honest about your limitations.  There is a difference between blindly submitting out of desperation to please and submitting responsibly to ensure your Dominant stays interested in you and you are allowed to continue to serve to the mutual benefit of all parties involved.

Real Life example #1:  A local service applicant was supposed to meet me today (9/16) for his second (chance) interview after he blew his first one the previous week.  After spending a week working hard to get me to consider giving him another chance to prove himself... he texts me to say that he "thinks" he got food poisoning from KFC last night.

In my experience, the food poisoning excuse has been used many times before by subs who didn't have the balls to just say they were too nervous to go through with meeting.  He claims that he doesn't want to complain about soreness and being exhausted so I asked a critical question... what is more important?  At least TRYING to comply or fearing that you would disappoint me somehow thereby choosing the option to cancel?  He couldn't give me a straight answer, just kept talking about fearing he would complain and that he still had "bubble guts".  So I made the decision for him at that point.  I told him to stay home and that I would make other plans... he texted that he was "sorry".  I texted back that sorry wasn't necessary.  His non-compliance only helped another sub hopeful gain an opportunity to prove himself.

He texted back that he never said he would not follow through with coming over for the interview.  I texted that it didn't matter.  Not giving me a straight answer was proof enough.  It's yes or no... not excuses about being on the fence about making a simple decision.  He texted that he wanted to try again when he felt better.  I told him that I wished him luck in finding another Black Dominant to gain that opportunity with.  I don't give second chances for a reason... the outcome is always the same.

Disappointment.

 

Friday, July 20, 2012

Black History Series | Britain's first black community in Elizabethan London

BBC News - Britain's first black community in Elizabethan London.

The reign of Elizabeth I saw the beginning of Britain's first black community. It's a fascinating story for modern Britons, writes historian Michael Wood.

Walk out of Aldgate Tube and stroll around Whitechapel Road in east London today, and you'll experience the heady sights, smells and sounds of the temples, mosques and curry houses of Brick Lane - so typical of modern multicultural Britain.

Most of us tend to think that black people came to Britain after the war - Caribbeans on the Empire Windrush in 1948, Bangladeshis after the 1971 war and Ugandan Asians after Idi Amin's expulsion in 1972.

But, back in Shakespeare's day, you could have met people from west Africa and even Bengal in the same London streets.

Of course, there were fewer, and they drew antipathy as well as fascination from the Tudor inhabitants, who had never seen black people before. But we know they lived, worked and intermarried, so it is fair to say that Britain's first black community starts here.

There had been black people in Britain in Roman times, and they are found as musicians in the early Tudor period in England and Scotland.

But the real change came in Elizabeth I's reign, when, through the records, we can pick up ordinary, working, black people, especially in London.

Shakespeare himself, a man fascinated by "the other", wrote several black parts - indeed, two of his greatest characters are black - and the fact that he put them into mainstream entertainment reflects the fact that they were a significant element in the population of London.

And let's be clear - they were not slaves. In English law, it was not possible to be a slave in England (although that principle had to be re-stated in slave trade court cases in the late 18th Century, like the "Somersett" case of 1772).

In Elizabeth's reign, the black people of London were mostly free. Some indeed, both men and women, married native English people.

In 1599, for example, in St Olave Hart Street, John Cathman married Constantia "a black woman and servant". A bit later, James Curres, "a moore Christian", married Margaret Person, a maid.

The parish records of this time from "St Botolph's outside Aldgate", are especially revealing. Here, among French and Dutch immigrants, are a Persian, several Indians and one "East Indian" (from today's Bengal).

In this single small parish, we find 25 black people in the later 16th Century. They are mainly servants, but not all - one man lodging at the White Bell, next to the Bell Foundry off Whitechapel road, probably worked at the foundry.

Some were given costly, high status, Christian funerals, with bearers and fine black cloth, a mark of the esteem in which they were held by employers, neighbours and fellow workers.

Among the names are these:

An illustration of a scene from Othello
The lead character in Shakespeare's play Othello is black
Christopher Cappervert [ie from Cape Verde] - "a blacke moore"
Domingo - "a black neigro servaunt unto Sir William Winter"
Suzanna Peavis - "a blackamore servant to John Deppinois"
Symon Valencia - "a black moore servaunt to Stephen Drifyeld a nedellmaker"
Cassango - "a blackmoore servaunt to Mr Thomas Barber a marchaunt"
Isabell Peeters - "a Black-more lodgeing in Blew Anchor Alley"
"A negar whose name was suposed to be Frauncis. He was servant to be [sic] Peter Miller a beare brewer dwelling at the signe of the hartes horne in the libertie of EastSmithfield. Yeares xxvi [26]. He had the best cloth [and] iiii [4] bearers"
Among later names, we find:

Anne Vause - "a Black-more wife to Anthonie Vause, Trompetter"
John Comequicke - "a Black-Moore so named, servant to Thomas Love a Captaine"
And, the saddest in this list:

Marie - "a Blackamoor woman that die in the street"
Sometimes the detail in the Botolph's register is absolutely fascinating.

In 1597, for example, Mary Fillis, a black woman of 20 years, had, for a long while, been the servant of Widow Barker in Mark Lane. She had been in England 13 or 14 years, and was the daughter of a Moorish shovel maker and basket maker. Never christened, she became the servant of Millicent Porter, a seamstress living in East Smithfield, and now "taking some howld of faith in Jesus Chryst, was desyrous to becom a Christian, Wherefore shee made sute by hir said mistres to have some conference with the Curat".

Examined in her faith by the vicar of St Botolph's, and "answering him verie Christian lyke", she did her catechisms, said the Lord's Prayer, and was baptised on Friday 3 June 1597 in front of the congregation. Among her witnesses were a group of five women, mostly wives of leading parishioners. Now a "lyvely member" of the church in Aldgate, there is no question from this description that Mary belonged to a community with friends and supporters.

The inside of St Boltolph's Church in Aldgate, east London
London's 16th Century black community is recorded in St Boltolph's Church's records
Despite the story of Fillis, the lives of others were far from sweetness and light, of course. The lives of some black people were as free as anywhere in the white European world, but, for many, things were circumscribed and very hard.

Some black women worked alongside their white counterparts as prostitutes, especially in Southwark, and in the brothel area of Turnmill Street in Clerkenwell. Here the famous Lucy Negro, a former dancer in the Queen's service, ran an establishment patronised by noblemen and lawyers. Lucy was famous enough to be paid mock homage in the Inns of Court revels at Gray's Inn.

Her area of London was notorious. "Pray enquire after and secure my negress: she is certainly at The Swan, a Dane's beershop in Turnmil Street," wrote one Denis Edwards in 1602. Shakespeare's acquaintance, the poet John Weaver, also sang the praises of a woman whose face was "pure black as Ebonie, jet blacke".

In around 1600, the presence of black people had become an issue for the English government. Their numbers recently increased by many slaves freed from captured Spanish ships, the presence of black people suddenly came to be seen as a nuisance. In 1601, among the Cecil papers still held at Hatfield House, we hear this:

"The queen is discontented at the great numbers of 'negars and blackamoores' which are crept into the realm since the troubles between her Highness and the King of Spain, and are fostered here to the annoyance of her own people."

Continue reading the main story
Britain's black community

Jamaican immigrants to Britain shortly after arriving in 1954
First recorded in the Tudor period
John Blanke was a black trumpeter during the time of King Henry VII and Henry VIII
In June 1948, Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks carrying 492 workers from the Caribbean
The "great numbers" were mainly galley slaves and servants from captured Spanish vessels, and a plan was mooted to transport them out of the country. Was this the first example of government repatriation? In July 1602, Cecil was putting pressure on the merchants, one of whom wrote:

"I have persuaded the merchants trading to Barbary, not without some difficulty, to yield to [ie pay for] the charges of the Moors lately redeemed out of servitude by her Majesty's ships, so far as it may concern their lodging and victuals, till some shipping may be ready to carry them into Barbary…"

Whether this actually happened is unclear. No more then than now, should we take a government's pronouncements on such matters at face value?

But it is at least worth noting that the authorities felt duty-bound to look after food and lodging while the freed slaves were in London. But it cannot be, as is sometimes claimed today, that this edict applied to the many black people who, like Mary Fillis, were living as citizens in London, as they were in Bristol.

Brief as they are, such hints suggest a surprisingly rich hidden narrative for black people in Elizabethan England.

From Lucy Negro to Mary Fillis, their numbers grew in the 17th Century as they were joined by large numbers of people from India and, in particular, Bengal.

Sadly, their own story, in their own words, is lacking, but by the time we reach the 18th Century, we have the remarkable works of prose, poetry and music written by black Britons, among whom the likes of Olaudah Equiano, Ottobah Cugoano and Ignatius Sancho deserve their place in any list of Great Britons.

By the 18th Century, it is thought as many as 20,000 black servants lived in London. They even had their own taverns where they greeted defeat of the "Somersett case" and the victories of the abolitionists with raucous good humour.

Their numbers were still small compared with the population as a whole, but they already had a role in our national story. What would Mary Fillis make of things today I wonder? And what would we give for her story?

BBC News - Britain's first black community in Elizabethan London.

Sunday, July 15, 2012

BSJ Marriage

What is the big deal about marriage and protecting it? Oh yeah, it's a holy sacrament in the eyes of God, right?  WRONG.

Marriage has and will always be primarily about financial gain. Or must everyone forget that women didn't have any rights until just recently. Back then, women were no better than slaves and families made arrangements to marry them off so that the families could merge. A dowery(sp?) was needed in order to seal the deal. Most didn't marry until there was so kind of financial advantage to it, usually over real estate.

Not much has changed. Married people benefit from a slew of tax cuts and advantages. And add children to the mix and you have one pretty awesome tax shelter. And I honestly believe that conservatives are more worried about anyone being able to benefit than about the sanctity of an institution that allows you to thumb your nose up at God by breaking your vows.

How so? Glad you asked... remember the age old verse of "through thick and thin, until death do us part"?  I don't know about you but that sounds like a life-long commitment that you just made to God to be together NO MATTER WHAT. So if marriage is so damn sacred, why do we tolerate divorce? Isn't that saying that you don't respect God and that you lied to "Him" and are only thinking about yourself?

How selfish and hypocritical to use God as a basis for your argument when you don't address the bigger issue... preserving the sanctity of marriage by abolishing DIVORCE!

Quite frankly, I believe that if you make marriage a life-long condition instead of allowing people to marry and divorce at will... you will see alot less people gay or straight wanting to marry. And that is a good thing as marriage is about love. Not lust and blinding passion that wanes a few days, weeks or months after tying the knot.

Would you just headlong into marriage knowing that you couldn't get out of it once the deed was done?

That would solve a host of problems like: marriages of convenience (green card, tax benefits, etc.), drunken/spur of the moment marriages for fun, and not respecting the institution as a life changing and permanently binding event.

If you took divorce out of it and made it the true sacrament of life-long partnership that it should be... you could see a big change in the number of people who just get married because of some misguided since of inevitability.

People would probably take that extra time to live together first so to really get to know their loved one before taking that "final" step.

On the other hand, you could see some people take the "death do us part" thing seriously and take matters into their own hands. I won't elaborate as you know what I'm referring to.

My main point is... you can't expect the public to take a religious argument against allowing gay people to marry without proving that it is an institution based on respect for God and his supposed will. Take away divorce and I'll respect that point of view.

Until then, marriage is good business sense and I think everyone should be able to benefit from it. I don't see a break down of civilization, as we know it, because we allowed two women or men to marry so that they can support their families (children, keeping property after death, etc.).

Hell, with the high rate of divorce among the gays that did marry... I don't think conservatives/religious right have anything to worry about. That in itself should show that it doesn't matter who you are... you all experience the same trials that come with marriage and use divorce as a quick fix.

Would you get married knowing that you couldn't get out of it if something went wrong?

Takes the novelty right out of it doesn't it? And that's my point. Fix marriage and this debate becomes a mute point, in my opinion.

For the record, I believe in marriage and was fortunate enough to be able to watch my parents stick together through their trials and tribulations. They fell in love, then out of love... then back in love again, leading me to believe that love comes and goes in cycles. Just stick together long enough and you will find your way back to that love. Think about it, if people just stayed together instead of breaking up... only to get back together later anyway, you will find this to be true.

You can "separate" yet stay married and committed. Communication is the key to fixing any problem. It's the most simple thing yet so hard for most people. And it goes for everything from taking care of your partner (sex, romance, etc.) regardless of whether you are "in the mood" or not to little things like leaving the toilet seat up. Compromise is a MUST. Without it, you are doomed to fail. It's never just about you. That's selfish. YOU do not exist in a marriage... it's WE.

Adhere to that and marriage becomes what it should be... a holy union that can weather anything.

This post was originally published in 2005

 




The Black Sovereign Journal | Marriage

Friday, July 13, 2012

BSJ Overpopulation

The following post may offend or even shock some people who can't see the bigger picture beyond their limited ability to see beyond their own environment. It is intended to put light on a grave problem that needs to be addressed... and SOON!

The Bible states "be fruitful and multiply..." That was during a time when there were barely a million people on the planet. Not something that you should take literally in today's world faced with a resource crisis.

Today, in a world filled to the brim with billions of humans that unlike our fellow inhabitants do not participate in the natural food chain. Thus, no natural predators to keep our population in check. We actually recognize the dangers of overpopulation in the animal kingdom and actively participate in regular slaughters designed to restore balance. But it's funny how we don't apply that same mentality to the human race.

Resource shortages in the near future, as a result of continued population growth, will make thinking "every life is precious and has a right to life" become the biggest failure in human history. I'm not a communist but China has it right by limiting the number of children a couple can have. Do you really need more than one child? Growing up I knew people who got pregnant on purpose just so they can get a welfare check. And these people would have like 10 kids... none of which they could afford to feed and properly take care of.

I believe the death penalty should be standard for ANYONE who premeditates a murder. I don't want my hard earned tax dollars going to housing and feeding these people who, in my opinion, lost their right to life. Prisoners (who are sentenced to LIFE in prison) should be considered free labor (slaves) and made to spend the rest of their lives stripped of their basic human rights. Am I saying bring back slavery? Not exactly but if you want crime to go down, that kind of consequence is as good of a deterrent to crime as any ever thought up. Some may cry out that it would take away from jobs but do you want a job cleaning up a toxic waste dump? Are you going to run out and apply to clean up a polluted landfill? My point exactly. Will you commit a crime knowing you could be forced to work in such dangerous and unhealthy conditions?

I'm getting off topic here... the more overpopulation continues to go unchecked, the closer we get to nature correcting the situation for us. And in ways that would be considered catastrophic. Disease, wars, and pandemics are on the rise. Most of the pandemics we are seeing started in nature.... while some were man-made. We make movies about some idiot in a science lab playing around with a super-virus, then the virus gets out and it's bye-bye human civilization as you know it.

I won't mention my support for abortion as that speaks for itself. My point is that there are too many people on this planet and just like we control "pests" by sanctioning killings to bring the populations back under control, we should sanction mass genocide to help protect the availability of our natural resources for the next generations to come.

I'm a realist and a clairvoyant. Respect the planet you live on for you are at it's mercy. Whether you agree or not. The time of man will have it's day of judgement. This planet is dying and nature is struggling to adapt. Eventually, nature will take care of the "problem".

PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR HISTORY!!!

Earth has experienced TWO mass extinctions and is over due for a "reboot". You can choose to believe what I say or not. But what I think or say won't matter once all of mankind is faced with the reality of its own destruction.

... whether by man itself or by the very planet we depend on for survival.

Like I said, this post may outrage some people but free speech and the right to express oneself is a god-given right. I have a right to my opinion and you have yours. The difference is... I RESPECT everyone's opinion (whether I agree or not), but very few people have the maturity needed to respect others.

To make it clear, I don't sanction genocide but enacting population control for the sole purpose of restoring the human population to a SUSTAINABLE level is critical to the long-term availability of our natural resources. Otherwise, mass extinction will happen on it's own anyway... as it is already in isolated occurrences.


  • Famine

  • World Wars (over resources)

  • Natural Disasters (occurring more frequently)

  • Fresh Water Depletion (coming soon to a water source near you, if things don't change)

  • Plagues/Pandemics



What I believe does not matter as the future will take care of itself. Hopefully, I'll be long dead by the time of worst of it becomes a reality for mankind.






The Black Sovereign Journal | Overpopulation

BSJ Religion

Everyone has an opinion... about everything. What makes us different from the rest of the animal kingdom is our ability to think singularly and affect our own destiny. Of course, there are people who feel that everyone should believe and think the same way they do. And will do just about anything (by hook or by crook) to make sure you only see (and abide by) their point of view (think the Spanish Inquisition).

... this is where the problems and issues humans face today originate.

Religion, or should I say organized religion, is the great con of mankind. Any institution that chooses a central character (yes, that's right, I meant it just as it sounded) to act as a conduit or channel to "God" is pulling your d@#$. Why do I feel this you might ask? Simple. I was forced to attend Catholic school.

Don't get me wrong. I received a great education there and they were fair in teaching an adequate amount of info on other religions but I have a hard time believing in a supreme being who doesn't make himself known. Especially one that wants me to follow "man-made" rules in order to be allowed into so-called Heaven at the end of my life.

While religion works for some... it is repressive for others. My view on the free will issue is that if we were created to "serve", why give free will? Just make us mindless slaves that follow the call of the wild just like the rest of the animal kingdom. Problem solved. But, of course... it's never that simple.

My biggest gripe is the Bible. How can you trust a man-made object that has been written and rewritten so many times? Hell, there are even "lost" chapters that were excluded during translations because they didn't coincide with what the Church (at that time) wanted people to believe.

Another example that you can't take what you read or hear as gospel truth. If you didn't live during the time the events of the Bible happened, how do you know what you are reading is the honest to God truth? It's like the communication experiment I remember from Grade school (elementary) where you tell someone a phrase and have them repeat it to the next person... and so on and so on. Eventually, the phrase is related back to you by the last person to hear it. I've done this exercise several times and the original phrase is never repeated in it's original form.

"Sam went to the beach to find some sea shells for Eleanor" comes back sounding like "Sam sailed out to sea to find the beaches of Equador". Since the Bible started out as a collection of stories passed down from generation to generation until it was finally recorded as a book to preserve the stories, how can you truly believe word for word what a book says you should believe in?

The answer is... you can't. Unless you are a mindless, emotionally disturbed iditot who can't think for themself. But I do have to admit... what better way to control the masses than to give them something to believe in. Something to make sense of creation and the age old question of why are we here? Although, I have my misgivings about religion, in some ways, it is a means to an end.

Without religion for people in authority to use to impose their will... there would be chaos and anarchy.

The Puritans were persecuted in England for their beliefs and so to be allowed the freedom to practice what they believe... they fled to the New World. What happened when they got there? They ended up being just as uncompromising and intolerant of any idea or behaviors that weren't sanctioned by the Church. Did you know that married couples could only have sex on certain days, in that culture? Also, if you didn't attend Church, you were labeled a heretic and could face jail time or even worse. Is it any wonder that the Salem witch trials were just diabolical disguises for mass murder and revenge? Of course not. Too much power in the hands of a few is DANGEROUS (remember the Spanish Inquisition, anyone?).

My point with this is... although I respect a persons right to believe in what they want to believe in, I don't agree with the same people trying to force their beliefs on others.

Abortion is a no brainer... let the woman decide. She can make many babies during her cycle so why bring unwanted children into this world that's already overpopulated? Sorry, but every life is not precious... if the parents can't take care of it or worse yet... don't want them. Why subject a child to foster homes and orphanages when you can halt the process of birth until the timing is right and the condition is right to support a child. Of course, no one thinks about this... only that they feel abortion is murder and all life is precious and should be protected.

I've got issues with that too. If that was the case, why doesn't anyone bat an eyelash when you hear about civilians mass murdered in civil wars and drug wars? Why is a new baby of higher priority than people who are already alive? A life is a life. The value is the same. Babies can't defend themselves, I agree but so can't those who are caught in the middle of something they didn't start.

In my view, you can't be pro-life and stand by and do nothing when you hear of such atrocities going on in the world. If you are anti-abortion then be anti-violence against humans of all ages as well. We were all newborns at one time... so that makes EVERY HUMAN LIFE precious and worth saving.

Personally, I don't believe in abortion as an answer. Abstinance or proper birth control is the answer. But, although I would rather see a baby born to a family that can support it... it is ultimately the woman who this affects whose decision is the most important.

... not the anti-abortionists. Not the politicians. And definitely not YOURS. Would you want someone telling you what you can or cannot do with your own body?

I thought not.

My mother always taught me to stop, take a deep breath, and then try and look at BOTH sides of an issue before reacting. It's sound advice and one that makes life and the choices you make everyday a bit easier to reconcile with.

 




The Black Sovereign Journal | Religion

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Random Reflections 071112

GOD! I HATE JURY DUTY!!!

I know its a civic right and but I would prefer that it be more of a choice than a random one.  Yes, I am waiting to either be selected or sent home.  That process alone is inhuman.  Two hours and still no decision!  If it was me making the decision, I would have included the questionnaire with the summons so to speed up the damn process.  Being a Dominant, I am used to people waiting for me to make a decision not the other way around.  Then again, I'm dealing with a system developed by inferiors so I shouldn't be surprised.

*sigh* The wait continues...

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

The Anatomy of a Submissive

CHAPTER ONE - There is more to being a submissive than following orders or assuming the “bottom” role during a session.  Someone who can identify themselves as a true submissive is actually quite rare as there is a difference between play acting a role to satisfy a fantasy and knowing in your heart that you feel the most "at peace" when you allow yourself to be dominated.

Everyone starts out somewhere.  Whether it be joining the army to serve your country yet, at the same time, discovering how much you love taking orders and being told what to do.  Or, even from childhood, you have always felt comfortable letting others you look up to take the lead.

The basics of being a submissive are innate.  You either feel subservient to those you feel attracted or not.  It is a huge step to willingly give up control to someone.  It is always consensual so, as a submissive, you do have control over who you choose to serve.  Never give control to another out of sheer loneliness or desperation.  This is a “relationship” and as such, needs to be formed based on compromise and mutual respect.  Dominants respect a subs gift of willing submission.  Submissives respect a Dom’s gift of controlled domination.  For the relationship to work within the Lifestyle, both parties need to understand what the other needs.

As a submissive, your first task is to initiate dialogue with the Dominant you are interested in.  Avoid the overly aggressive “serve me now” types as a true Dominant will take the time to allow you to express what you have to offer and share with you what they are looking for as well.

Your second task is to determine if you wish to pursue service with the Dominant or become “friends”.  I use this term because if you have decided that you would rather not pursue a relationship with the Dominant (but you still respect Them), it is important to at least cultivate a friendship of sorts to build up your network.  Because there is no defined community for this Lifestyle, each chance to meet someone who shares your interests is one that should never be squandered.  Networking provides opportunities to learn and possibly be referred to or meet a Dominant who may be just right for you (and vice versa).

Your best advertising tool is someone who knows enough about you to vouch for your authenticity.

On the same token, squander an opportunity by disrespecting a former interest will come back to bite you in the ass.  Dominants do talk with one another or will come into contact at some point.  You may find a Dominant whom you really want to get to know but they heard through “the grapevine” that you were disrespectful.  And guess what happens then… it’s over before it even began.  Dominants do not tolerate disrespect.  Even if you are not interested, still be respectful and decline gracefully.

Karma is a bitch so stay on her good side..  Smile

If you have decided to pursue servitude with a Dominant, this is the time to find out what kind of servitude you want.

 

followheartorheadCHAPTER TWO - You can make two choices for yourself at this stage.  You can either follow your head (the one in your pants) or you can follow your heart.  To effectively choose between the two depends on where you are in your life RIGHT NOW and ultimately what you want... what you "crave".  Many are just “not there yet” and that is okay.  You have to start somewhere, right?  So start by exploring what you need with a singular focus on the sexual aspect. 

Finding partners will be easy as the expectation is sex or sex with no strings.

If you feel comfortable and satisfied with this avenue of following your head then stick with it.  Yes, it is that simple.  The act of choosing your path just requires knowing what you truly want.  And, if it’s sexual gratification while working to please your Counterpart (Dom/Top) then you are where you are supposed to be.

But what if it isn’t enough?  What if there is a part of you that yearns for more?  Now the hard part begins… following your heart.

Sometimes the very thing you’re looking for… is the one thing you can’t see.

The heart of a submissive is a deeply felt need to serve and to feel valued by someone they trust and desire.  A relationship is a relationship no matter how it’s formed.  It’s two people forging a unique bond that satisfies their needs.  That being a Dominant’s need to be in control; and a submissive’s need to be controlled.  It’s like the Chinese yin and yang symbol (or my emblem displayed on the header of this site).  Two counterparts that are opposite but require the other to become whole.  A symbiotic relationship.

To follow ones heart means understanding their need to serve and please.  And it’s not that simple.  Most know they are submissive but they don’t know why.  Many are just born that way… naturally submissive.  For others, the feeling may have been triggered due to some event that happened in their past.  If it bothers you to not know the reason why or you feel ashamed of these feeling, then I suggest you take a little to really think about it.  You already know the answer to your own questions… you just have to be brave enough to admit and accept it.

Otherwise, you become an avatar of your surroundings.  Moving through life as if watching it through a window.  And that’s not living.  That is simply existing.  If you want to live… be honest with yourself.  As they say, the truth will set you free.  The only way to live this life is to live it honestly.  Stay true to yourself and you will find what you seek.  You may have to deal with a few bumps in the road here and there but never give up on going for what you want.

It’s a lesson I have had to reteach myself a few times over the years.  I won’t lie to you, the road is a bumpy one filled with insincere people, confused people, dangerous people and people that make you scratch your head and say “WTF???”   Through it all… stay true to who you know yourself to be.  You always get back what you put into it… eventually.

The greatest challenge of them all is finding a way to conquer your fears and learn from your mistakes instead of hiding from them.

If you have reached the point of no return and know what you were meant to be, then the last step is simple.  Put yourself out there.

To be continued…

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Being Intuitive

intuitiveA desirable quality in a submissive is the ability to be intuitive. To know what is desired without having to be told. This is accomplished by being attentive and learning from conversations that reflect what the Dominant likes, dislikes, and so on.

(Taken from a conversation with one of my followers)

“I told you to use Google Talk (GTalk) for the chat session tonight.  You responded that you didn't have it but will get it if I preferred it.  Now rethink what you said... didn't I already tell you that I preferred GTalk by directly telling you to use it?  It's that kind of redundancy that you want to avoid.  It comes off as if you were not paying attention.  Don't worry, I am not scolding you... I'm teaching you by real life examples on how to become remarkable and not just standard.”

“I prefer to deal with remarkable.  In my view, some things should not have to be taught.  Being intuitive is consistent with being attentive.  You learn how to serve better by using various ways to accomplish your goal.  Directly asking about preferences is one way.  But, being attentive during every conversation with a Dominant as a way to learn more is the preferred method.  Your goal should always to be to become an asset not a liability.” 

“When things become redundant, then Dominants have to rethink if our continued relationship with a submissive is even worth our time.  I am always impressed when I can clearly see that a submissive has been listening intently to our conversations  and using those opportunities to serve better without having to be told.  A submissive always strives to impress.  You can still ask questions but recognizing a learning opportunity compared to making an inquiry to increase your knowledge is key.” 

“I always tell my followers that I don't speak for my health.  And I mean that.  Every word spoken has a meaning and is sometimes a clue into getting to know me better.  Some clarifications may be necessary and that is okay as you are simply clarifying what you have already gathered from a previous conversation.”

“Don't let what I have just shared with you make you afraid to ask questions.  I just want you to be more intuitive and treat each conversation we have as a learning tool.  I am sure you already do this but it wouldn't hurt to re-read every email we share between each other to see if there is anything you may have missed.  Re-reading is a valuable tool just like watching a movie you've already seen.  The second, third or fourth time you watch always makes you focus on elements that you didn't notice before which in turn, adds a new dimension to a movie you've already seen.”

Does that make sense?  Of course it does.  If it didn't... then you weren't paying attention.  So read it again!